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EASY ITALIAN EASTER BREAD

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This traditional Easter bread is topped with colored raw eggs, which cook as the bread bakes. It makes for a pretty centerpiece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
5 uncooked eggs, dyed
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Decorator candies, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in fruit, almonds and aniseed until blended. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Gently separate ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PIZZA MONKEY BREAD

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I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It's fast and easy, and my kids love it. -Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits (8 count)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup marinara sauce
Additional marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine first four ingredients; microwave, covered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool slightly., Cut each biscuit into four pieces; add to oil mixture and toss to coat. Add cheeses and pepperoni; toss to combine. In a heavy 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray, layer half of the biscuit mixture; drizzle with 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Repeat layers., Bake about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert onto a serving plate. Serve with additional sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.